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TL/DR - The U.S. government's budget deficit for Q1 of its fiscal 2024 year hit nearly $510 billion, according to a report by the Treasury Department. The increased deficit has pushed the total government debt past $34 trillion for the first time. Despite the Biden administration's assurances that the Inflation Reduction Act would reduce the…

TL/DR - The Fountain Hills Community Center at the Cutillo Civic Center is continuing its schedule of weekday events. Activities range from fitness classes like Pilates and yoga, games like poker and Scrabble, and educational activities such as Spanish classes and tech help. The center is closed on weekends. Fountain Hills Community Center…

TL/DR - Ray Bethea, a custodian at Community High School in Swannanoa, North Carolina, was surprised on ABC's "Good Morning America" (GMA) as part of a segment called "Ray of Sunshine". Bethea, who has been with the school for over a decade, is known for his captain's hat and for engaging with students about their lives and struggles. GMA…

TL/DR - The FDA has authorized Florida's plan to import drugs from Canada. The move is part of a major policy shift, which has received approval from politicians across party lines, including Biden, Trump, and DeSantis. The main reason for the move is to leverage Canada's price controls to make drugs cheaper for Florida's residents. FDA: Major…